Spanning from the first European advance into the wilderness to the dawn of the 20th century, the series portrays the profound, often devastating impact the onrushing white settlers, adventurers and exploiters had on Native Americans and the land.

Chronicles the history of the American West, starting with the first European explorations and ending with the beginning of the 20th century. Examines the impact of the white settlers on the lives of the Native Americans and the land. Also discusses the Gold Rush, the Civil War, the building of the transcontinental railroad, the battle of Little Bighorn, and the massacre at Wounded Knee.

Closed captioning, Documentary television programs, Films for the hearing impaired, Frontier and pioneer life, Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.), History, United States, West, Video recordings, Video recordings for the hearing impaired, West (U.S.) -- History